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NIH awards Baylor more than $15 million to fund two rare diseases consortia
From The Labs

NIH awards Baylor more than $15 million to fund two rare diseases consortia

The funding is to renew the Brittle Bone Disorders Consortium for five years and to launch the Rare Organic Acidemias Research Consortium.

Employee experiencing burnout.
Momentum

Combating workplace burnout

A close-up of several people sitting side by side in casual clothing, such as denim jeans and shirts. Their hands are gently intertwined, conveying a sense of comfort, support, and emotional connection. The image emphasizes themes of empathy, unity, and human solidarity.
Momentum

Addressing mental health for cancer patients

When surgeons say “no” to surgery
Policywise

When surgeons say “no” to surgery

Collaboration to Advance Immune-Targeted Drug Discovery at Baylor College of Medicine
From The Labs

Collaboration to Advance Immune-Targeted Drug Discovery at Baylor College of Medicine

Close up of woman washing her face in the sink at home
Momentum

It’s fall, y’all! Here’s how to transition your skincare from summer to fall

Momentum

Read about health news, medical education, community updates, and events around the College.

Person grilling meat.
Momentum

Planning to fire up your grill? Here are some safety precautions to take.

Dr. Sara Andrabi provides safety tips for grilling and cautions against using a wire grill brush for cleaning.

Doctor and Patient showing a patient information on a chart.
Momentum

Why you need a primary care provider

Sick man blowing his nose.
Momentum

Primary care matters during flu season

PolicyWise

Stories from the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy.

A closer look at sickle cell disease and policy
Policywise

A closer look at sickle cell disease and policy

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a common inherited blood disorder, affecting millions globally. It causes severe pain, organ damage and other complications that require lifelong

Severe eating disorders are on the rise among adolescents: How supporting their parents may be the most critical first step
Policywise

Severe eating disorders are on the rise among adolescents: How supporting their parents may be the most critical first step

Checking In: Suicide Prevention Month
Policywise

Checking In: Suicide Prevention Month

From The Labs

Read more about research at Baylor College of Medicine.

Exercise is not just about burning calories; it also reduces appetite and here is how
From The Labs

Exercise is not just about burning calories; it also reduces appetite and here is how

The results suggest the exciting possibility of targeting this newly discovered mechanism for weight management.

Breast cancer clues hint at response to therapy in animal models
From The Labs

Breast cancer clues hint at response to therapy in animal models

Baylor researchers uncovered how physical activity helps improve memory in Alzheimer’s disease
From The Labs

Baylor researchers uncovered how physical activity helps improve memory in Alzheimer’s disease

The Stitch

Read The Stitch, the official blog of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery.

A group of medical professionals, including doctors and nurses, pose in a hospital setting to celebrate a milestone. They stand around a cake that reads '800 Robotic Heart'. Behind them are banners for 'Baylor Medicine' and the 'Center for Robotic Cardiothoracic Surgery'. The room features fluorescent lighting and a wall clock.
The Stitch

Leading the changes in cardiac care: Dr. Kenneth Liao surpasses 800 robotic heart surgeries

Baylor Medicine surgeon Dr. Kenneth Liao reaches new milestone as he surpasses 800 robotic heart surgeries.

Sherry Matchett posing before and after weight loss surgery.
The Stitch

Eleven years later and still going strong after weight loss surgery

Dr. R. Taylor Ripley and William Donchig.
The Stitch

A new treatment path for mesothelioma: Join the Baylor clinical trial